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bessera
10-21-2008, 03:07 PM
Is there a way I can desginate particles to fall and stay in one area instead of just hitting a surface and going wherever? For instance, if the particles are falling to a surface and I want them to fall into the shape of the letter A can I do that?
DJ_
10-21-2008, 03:24 PM
I don't have maya 2009 myself, but I guess (wild guess) there is a way of mapping the stickyness attribute of the nPaticles.
bessera
10-21-2008, 03:31 PM
I am currently using maya 2008. I so far I planar mapped the letter created in maya. Made it collide with the letter and thats working okay so far. I think I might have to mess with the conserve now. I will look at particles stickness though!
XminusOne
10-21-2008, 03:33 PM
Could you do it the opposite way and comp it? Have the A emit, and then play it in reverse in comp? Just an idea.
bessera
10-21-2008, 03:36 PM
yeah lol I can't believe I did not think about that. I will give that a shot! Thanks!
Bonedaddy
10-21-2008, 07:45 PM
Cut out the area you want them to stick and make it have a higher friction (or stickiness, in 2k9). You can also mess around with goals.
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